Posts tagged “african american politics”

November 5, 2005

Dunmore's Proclamation

Dennis Watson talks about the royal governor’s promise to free slaves and indentured servants who joined the British army in the American Revolution.

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September 26, 2005

James Armistead

Interpreter Richard Josey talks about an enslaved man who became a valuable spy during the Revolution.

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September 19, 2005

Rhode Island Regiment

Interpreter Greg James discusses the determination of the members of an all-black regiment of soldiers.

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September 12, 2005

Brothers in Arms

Harvey Bakari shares his passion for presenting the often forgotten stories of black Americans who contributed to the American Revolution.

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June 27, 2005

Harvey Bakari on Independence for African Americans

Independence was not guaranteed for everyone in the nation’s early days.

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